Climate Insights for Yaruri
Huanta, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yaruri is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,656 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yaruri receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yaruri is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Yaruri is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 65.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Yaruri receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yaruri is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Yaruri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 22°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yaruri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 72°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 63°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yaruri is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,656 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 138 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 267 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 236 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Yaruri is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.5 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 9.3 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Yaruri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yaruri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Yaruri is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Yaruri is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yaruri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yaruri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.